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AE04 HKJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,427 mi
Last recorded152,427 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 HKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 152,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 133,320 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 133,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 115,850 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 115,826 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 86,075 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 61,745 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 61,745 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside wing mirror lens damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2008 43,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside wing mirror lens damaged

Pass 2 May 2007 32,550 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 32,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AE04 HKJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 HKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE04 HKJ registered?

AE04 HKJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2004.

Is AE04 HKJ safe to buy?

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